Would you go to a church with everyone as a different race from you and sit at the very front of that church?

Question

Would you go to a church with everyone a different race from you, sit at the veeery front of that church? For instance, let's say you were white. Would you go to an all black church and sit at the front and how would u feel? If you were just black, would you go to an all white church and sit at the very front? How would you feel? lol, Would you dance a little to the music?

Answer 1

Scary...going to church I mean.

Answer 2

OMG I did that when I was pregnant 29 years ago. I felt a little funny at first, but I am an early arriver. I did not know I was the only white in the church. The church filled up with some of the most kind, and concerned people I have ever known. I moved into the poorest neighborhood in Stillwater,
Oklahoma. The community was almost intirely Afro American. Now I would sure feel different if I was in a bar. Thankful I don't really drink and should I indulge I stay home.

Answer 3

Once played with an 8 piece soul band, and I was the only white. I also went to the AME church many times with several members and absolutely loved the experience. Of course this was years ago before I quit Christianity, But I didn't quit people.

Answer 4

Hi Question Q,

Actually i'm a Chinese-American youth pastor but on Wednesday nights i go to my friend's Bible study which is an all-black church.

In terms of your question, i would not sit at the front- because i'm not at church to draw attention to myself- but to grow in God-- but no i'm not afraid to be myself.

I actually really enjoy the service at the African-American church quite a lot more because of how extroverted people are (Asians tend to be very introverted). But i am hoping to encourage my youth to develop some more extrovertedness- i think it's great that people can openly share about their faith and thoughts about God.

Would i dance? Heck ya...

i think people can tell when people are genuine and when they are "trying too hard to fit in." The beautiful part is that the church is a place for everyone regardless of color, gender, etc.

Kindly,

Nickster

Answer 5

There is actually only ONE race, the human race. Skin color and other distinguishing features are only very small genetic differences that are actually smaller genetically than differences in height and foot size. Differences in culture are the greater differences, and those add spice and variety to life, so why would I want to shun people who are different from me. I am white but I have friends of many skin colors and ethnic and cultural backgrounds and love them as individuals. I have only been in one situation where I felt that uncomfortable, and that was being the only woman in a gay bar. I enjoy attending church with my long-time old college roommate who is a black baptist and love the music they have, while I am a white mormon originally from Utah. We sing hymns that you can go to sleep to.

Answer 6

I've done it. When my husband and I go on vacation we go to church so it has happened on more than one occasion. I tend to sit where the ushers sit me. I've never had a problem. I'm Catholic so there really is no dancing to the music. I also think it may be easier for Catholics because the Mass is basically the same wherever you go. I happen to enjoy visiting other churches.

Answer 7

I wouldn't sit in the front of any church that I was new to. If your question is "would you feel awkward being at a church whose parishioners were mainly from a different race" my answer is no I would not.

Answer 8

I'm not a church goer, but I live within eye-shot of one. On Sunday mornings I can see the congregation as they gather to enter or exit the church. There's quite a mixture, with people of all colors, shapes, sizes and whatnot. Every one of them appears to be accepted.

I'm assuming this to be true of nearly all churches. I doubt anyone really cares about your color. They're just happy that you show up.

Answer 9

We are instructed in scripture "not" to sit in the place of honor because one more worthy may come in later and we will be embarrassed in front of everyone when we have to get up and move. If we are led to the seat of honor by an usher, then that is where we sit, if not then, according to the scriptures, we sit elsewhere.

Answer 10

I have gone to a church where I was the only white person. I did feel very awkward at first..Everyone made me feel so welcome that all the awkward feelings left! It was a very good learning experience for me..If someone that is "different" comes to your church..I hope you can make them feel as loved as they should feel!

Answer 11

I doubt many church goers investigate the racial profile of a church before making a decision to attend. My church is very mixed, actually its a majority of minorities.